- Appendicitis Surgery: Laparoscopic Appendectomy animation.

Appendicitis Surgery: Laparoscopic Appendectomy animation.

• This appendicitis surgery animation shows appendix removal (appendectomy) using laparoscopic instruments.
• The animation begins by showing an inflamed appendix (appendicitis), followed by the placement of the laparoscope.
• Afterward, one can see the surgical device staple, cut and remove the inflamed appendix.
• Following the removal of the appendix the abdomen is flushed with a sterile saline solutionto ensure all traces of infection have been removed.